Treatment Plant Mechanic I

City of Charlotte

2d•$25 - $35

About The Position

This position performs skilled maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and supporting facilities, including pump stations and tank sites. Work includes testing equipment to determine operating efficiency; inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment; reading blueprints, manuals, and specifications; and maintaining and repairing piping and associated building structures. The role also involves troubleshooting and rebuilding equipment, keeping a working vehicle and tools, and maintaining parts for assigned tasks. The employee may document readings, obtain quotes, order parts, prepare reports, follow safety procedures, and keep work areas clean. The position responds to equipment failures, outages, and emergencies; coordinates activities with plant operations and re-pump facilities; and operates cranes, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment as needed. Work is performed around heavy machinery and includes confined spaces, below-ground locations such as wet wells, heights, and all types of weather. Overtime and scheduled on-call work, including emergency call-backs, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
Three years of related maintenance and mechanical work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work, industry, military, or job-specific experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.
Knowledge of operating and repairing related equipment.
Knowledge of municipal wastewater and certain chemicals.
Mechanical and electrical repair skills.
Skill in using hand and power tools.
Ability to obtain City driving authorization.
Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and specifications for troubleshooting.
Ability to repair and overhaul pumps, valves, gear boxes, motors, and related equipment.
Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
Ability to operate various types of cranes and other motorized equipment.
Ability to work as a team member and follow safety regulations.
Ability to meet the described very heavy physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.

Nice To Haves

College courses in a related field.
NC One Water Maintenance Technologist II certification; otherwise, certification must be obtained within 48 months.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair mechanical equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants, raw water pump stations, remote distribution pump stations and tank sites, and sewage lift stations.
Inspect plants, pump stations, tank sites, and booster stations.
Perform preventive maintenance, including greasing, cleaning, exercising equipment, checking belts and connections, changing oil, and replacing or rebuilding equipment components.
Perform corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and installing pumps, motors, drives, valves, compressors, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, screens, filters, plumbing, and auxiliary plant equipment.
Conduct monthly inspections of vehicles, power tools, forklifts, crane trucks, stationary cranes, and safety retrieval systems.
Test equipment to determine operating efficiency.
Maintain records of equipment status, hours worked, chemicals and materials used, and costs.
Fabricate parts as needed; paint and replace concrete.
Respond to emergencies, outages, and equipment failures.
Maintain shop and vehicle housekeeping.
Operate cranes, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment as needed.
Coordinate activities with plant operations and re-pump facilities.
Follow safety policies and procedures, maintain safety equipment, and follow lockout/tagout and confined-space work procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.